SHAPE (Society of Health and Physical Educators) America Standards:

A physically literate individual:

STANDARD 1: Demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.STANDARD 2:Applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics related to movement and performanceSTANDARD 3:Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.STANDARD 4: Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.STANDARD 5:Recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction.

Guidelines in PE (SHAPE standard 4):

Be prepared for class. For example; bring appropriate active wear, homework that is due, and complete any reading before class!

Always demonstrate body control (ex. slowing yourself down before running into the wall/stage)

Be aware of your surroundings

Keep play away from bleachers

NO SLIDING/DIVING in the gym

Students will demonstrate the “Spirit of the Game” concept most commonly used in Ultimate Frisbee which stresses “sportsmanship and fair play, competitive play is encouraged but NEVER at the expense of respect between players, adherence to the rules and basic joy of play.”